The green anole is a type of lizard. Lizards are reptiles, which means they are cold-blooded. The green anole has developed specific behaviors to help it survive. The green anole will lay in sunny areas to make sure that its body temperature remains between 75°F and 95°F. Green anoles can also climb trees and tall plants to find small insects to eat.

Question

Which statement best explains why the green anole cannot survive in the taiga biome?
A.
The average temperatures are too hot for the green anole.
B.
The green anole would have too many predators.
C.
The average temperatures are too cold for the green anole.
D.
The green anole would have too much competition for food.

Answer 1

C. The average temperatures are too cold for the green anole.

This statement best explains why the green anole cannot survive in the taiga biome, as green anoles require a body temperature range of 75°F to 95°F to thrive, and the taiga often has average temperatures that are significantly lower than this range.